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Armed Forces only supervises 2,300 projects with 5 million labour force: Spokesperson
In a statement to the private-owned MBC Misr, El Rafaie nulled recently circulated reports that the Armed Forces owns the pharmacy chain, called “19011”.
Suicide attack targeting security checkpoint foiled
Four civilians beheaded in North Sinai’s Bir Al-Abd
Armed Forces kills 47 terrorists, destroys 29 hideouts in Sinai: spokesperson
Armed Forces defuses 385 explosive devices that targeted troops
Egypt launches 2nd Gowind-Class Corvette Frigate in Alexandria
Frigate is part of deal with France to supply Egypt with 4 warships
Armed forces arrest 2,770 individuals over illegal migration attempts
Extensive operation includes navy, air, infantry forces
Egypt, Jordan armed forces start joint military exercise Aqaba 4
This is fourth consecutive year both countries will participate in such an exercise
Al-Sisi allocates 891 feddan in Cairo for armed forces
President accepted new loan from Kuwait to develop Sinai
Al-Sisi inspects military airbase, Egypt, Saudi Arabia armed forces finalise Tabuk 4 drills
Previously, Egypt, Saudi Arabia conducted several joint drills, Morgan naval exercises in 2013, Faisal air military drills in 2017
Egypt’s armed forces chief of staff heads to Washington
Farid is scheduled to meet with joint chiefs of staff Joseph Dunford
Tabuk 4 drills between Egypt, Saudi Arabia armed forces kicks off
Drills include theoretical, practical exercises, exchange combat experience
21 alleged militants killed in a new operation for armed forces in Sinai
Extensive operation Sinai 2018 started on 9 February to combat militants in Sinai
Al-Sawarka tribe declares war on Sinai Province
The tribe asserted support to Egypt’s army in its fight against militants
Military drills between Egypt and Bahrain kick off
The drills will last on 22 April
Armed forces declare control over Mount Halal after operations
Raid on Mount Halal had started on 20 February
Sinai tribesmen organise rally in support of armed forces: army spokesperson
Local residents say the conference started as a reconciliation session between rival tribes in attendance of the armed forces
Joint military exercise with Bahrain and UAE concludes
The drills included use of tactics for raiding beaches as well as defending them from attacks
Al-Sisi honours families of police and armed forces martyrs
The honour came during 25th educational seminar of the armed forces
A visit to the Egyptian heroes, victims of terrorism
I tried hard to evade a commitment that I consider a national duty towards the armed forces’ victims who have lost parts of their bodies or will remain physically disabled for the rest of their lives. I felt that all words of sympathy and gratitude will not be a valuable reward for their sacrifices to …
Egypt, Greece to start aerial and naval joint military exercises
The five-day military training will commence on 8 December, says Egypt’s official army spokesperson
Egyptian, Jordanian armed forces to begin joint military exercise
The joint exercise will strengthen skills needed to counter terrorism in the region
Cabinet meeting to discuss security situation in Sinai
Armed forces kill six militants in a joint security attack against militants in Sheikh Zuwaid
2nd baby formula shipment arrives in Dekheila port
Despite its availability following the shortage, some families cannot afford to buy formula at the higher armed forces supply price
Egypt is only Middle East country to own Mistral helicopter carriers: Navy commander
The two Mistral helicopter carriers will be used to secure gas fields and counter-terrorism, says Osama Rabie
3 more defendants arrested in Rashid migrant boat case
Awareness sessions against illegal immigration organised by Expatriate Affairs Minister in Gharbeya governorate
UPDATE: 42 dead, 163 rescued from sinking immigrant boat off Egypt’s coast
The Egyptian Armed Forces has declared its participation in the rescue operations, reported that search and rescue operations are still ongoing
Russian asserts full support for Egypt in combating terrorism in Sinai
Egypt is looking to obtaining state-of-the-art Russian weaponry, says Russian defence minister
Bassem Youssef faces backlash after insulting Armed Forces
Youssef criticised the businesses being run by the army, highlighting the current crisis surrounding baby formula
4 soldiers injured in North Sinai attack
Army foils several militant attacks in Rafah, Sheikh Zuweid
Armed Forces kill 4 militants who were targeting a North Sinai checkpoint
The militants were allegedly attempting to plant a bomb near the checkpoint
Al-Sisi issues decree to extend army protection of vital facilities for 5 years
Military facilities include power stations, gas stations, petrol fields, railways, and road networks, among others